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Welcome to Camp Manito-wish YMCA!

Since 1919, Camp Manito-wish YMCA has been providing outstanding camp and wilderness tripping experiences. Located on the shore of Boulder Lake in Boulder Junction Wisconsin, we are in the heart of the Northwoods surrounded by hundreds of lakes, rivers, streams and state forest land - the perfect place to build skills, memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.


Camp Manito-wish YMCACamp Manito-wish YMCA Mission Statement

To enrich the character and leadership development of each person who has a Manito-wish experience by challenging them to grow in wisdom, in stature, in favor with God, and in favor with one another.

Camp Manito-wish YMCA Vision statement

The Manito-wish experience develops confident, responsible and enlightened leaders who will improve the world in which they live.


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Camp Manito-wish YMCA Summer Camp Programs

Lifelong friendships, tall pines, clear waterways, all are waiting for you at Camp Manito-wish YMCA. Sailing, horses, arts & crafts, archery, trail biking, canoeing, kayaking, and nature instruction are just some of the activities at Manito-wish. Plus, every camper goes on a wilderness camping trip!

Manito-wish offers both boys and girls camp sessions in two-week and four-week lengths depending on the camper's grade level.


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Camp Manito-wish YMCA Outpost Programs

Paddle your canoe through Quetico Provincial Park. Navigate your kayak through the islands of Georgian Bay, Lake Huron. Trek through Idaho, Wyoming or Montana mountain ranges. Manito-wish Outpost offers teens extended wilderness trips from 9 to 45 days. Trip destinations include Isle Royale National Park, Quetico Provincial Park, Lake Huron, Northern Saskatchewan, and the Rocky Mountains.


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Camp Manito-wish YMCA Leadership Programs

Here you can focus on the needs of your organization without interruption in a beautiful wilderness setting. Camp Manito-wish YMCA is the place to gather with your group. Your time here can be as structured or unstructured as you need it to be.

Enjoy innovative activities that develop group skills: setting goals, developing communication skills, taking risks, solving problems, or simply having fun while learning to lead.

The Smith Leadership Village offers a central meeting lodge featuring an indoor climbing wall, cabins that sleep up to 24 people, and the outdoor Lang Challenge Course offering high and low courses.